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Attenting A Briefing At Downing Street with the PM, Sir Keir Starmer

April 19, 2026
Another visit to Downing Street!

The Best Children’s Books For 8-12s

April 2, 2026
The best of the best!

10 Writing Tips For Budding Authors

March 24, 2026
Useful tips for budding authors.
vegan banana, coconut and blueberry cake

Vegan Banana, Coconut & Blueberry Loaf

March 21, 2026
Banana loaf you'll be besotted with!
wheat free pancakes

Fluffy Gluten-Free American Pancakes

March 20, 2026
Read one of my most popular recipe posts ever!

A Visit To 10 Downing Street

January 25, 2026
A memorable visit to 10 Downing Street.

My Debut Children’s Book, Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends, Is Out Now!

September 11, 2025
My new book is out!

A Mini Break In London with My Eldest Son

April 19, 2026
The perfect mini break in London with my 16 year old.

The Shortcut Trap: Why “Less Surgery” Can Mean More Problems Dr. Ruslan Zhuravsky

April 18, 2026
  It is a pleasure to host this insightful guest post from Dr. Ruslan Zhuravsky on how marketing language around closed techniques, scarless rhinoplasty, and ultrasonic tools may be misleading patients and what you should actually focus on. If you...

A Review of Gabby’s Dollhouse Live

April 17, 2026
An a-MEOW-zing show!

What Is A Low Grade Fever In Babies And How To Keep Your Little One Safe

April 17, 2026
An important post.
Baklava-Honest Mum

Baklava Recipe

April 9, 2026
Baklava recipe.
Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and Rice (Kotosoupa Augolemono)

Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and Rice (Kotosoupa Augolemono)

April 9, 2026
Greek soup.

A Weekend Break at Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

April 9, 2026
A perfect getaway.
Gluten Free Pizza

Gluten-Free Caramelised Onion and Goat’s Cheese Pizza

April 9, 2026
A gluten-free pizza recipe to try.
Greek cheese pastries

Greek Feta Cheese Pastries

April 9, 2026
A Greek snack.
smoothie

Dark Cherry and Strawberry Smoothie

April 9, 2026
Love smoothies all day long!

Stunning 14K Gold Plated Jewellery by Tarré

April 8, 2026
A new, beautiful jewellery brand!
Staphidopitta-Honest Mum

Stafidhopitta-Sultana & Orange Liquor Greek Dessert

April 8, 2026
My mama's creation.
Greek spinach rice

Recipe for Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)

April 8, 2026
One of my faves.
flowers

5 Things Which Have Radically Improved My PMS

April 8, 2026
Things that have honestly changed my life.
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Hi! I’m Vicki, mum to a teen, tween and 3 year old! I’m an award-winning filmmaker, content creator and author working across print, digital and TV. I’m also a regular parenting expert for Bored Panda (reaching 121 million views a month). My Instagram handle reaches 20m views a month on average with highs of 50m.

I’ve been a regular contributor on ITV’s Good Morning Britain for almost a decade and often feature on BBC 5 Live, where I even guest-edited a radio show.

My debut children’s book Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends for Scholastic UK can be ordered here.

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Writer and director. Mum of three. Greek Myths- ´A brilliant book ‘ @deborahmeaden. Recommended by the @sundaytimes. MA with distinction at 21-go me 😂
Who do I remind you of, if any of the below? Peopl Who do I remind you of, if any of the below? People on and offline often say Kelly Brook, Meghan Markle, Charlotte Riley and Jet from Gladiators. My eldest son (16) is told he looks like Jacob Elordi most days so I had to watch Wuthering Heights with my eyes half closed! Who is your celebrity twin? #over40 #celebrity #meghanmarkle #viral #fyp explore doppelgänger
Research: PMCID: PMC10407289 PMID: 37515832 Did y Research: PMCID: PMC10407289 PMID: 37515832 Did you know research reveals that music regulates infants by calming distress, and slowing heart rates, with happy music often shifting infants from drowsiness to sleep? Music acts as a tool for emotional regulation and babies were found to stay calm for twice as long listening to songs compared to speech. #research #study #fyp #babies #newborn
Grab this week’s @woman.maguk from supermarkets/ s Grab this week’s @woman.maguk from supermarkets/ shops and read my view on the nuances involved in my work as a creator having pivoted from being a TV director (often working with children) and my own boundaries (and theirs) when it comes to sharing my three children in my online work, editorial and paid. I know it’s a divisive subject so makes for an interesting read. It’s a premium issue this week too so it’s crammed with more stories than usual - out now! #family #parenting #magazine #creator #kids
Did you know that research shows that children bor Did you know that research shows that children born to older mothers tend to show the most cognitive ability when in previous generations they typically showed less promise? Older mothers of children (Elder Millenials and Millenials) are now more likely to be better educated and wealthier than the older Baby Boomers and Gen X mothers and these advantages have a positive effect on children’s cognitive development 🙌. Children born to older mothers tend to show the most cognitive ability nowadays, when in previous generations they typically showed less promise. More details: mature mothers of children born at the turn of the new millennium are more likely to be better educated and wealthier than the older mothers of the Baby Boomers and Generation X before them. These advantages appear to have a positive effect on children’s cognitive development. Researchers from the London School of Economics, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research and University of Helsinki analysed information on more than 30,000 British people from three generations, born in 1958, 1970 and 2000-01. After grouping mothers by the ages at which they gave birth, the researchers analysed the results of cognitive assessments taken by their children when they were 10/11 years old. Children born in 2000-01 to mothers who gave birth in their late thirties scored the highest across all age groups in cognitive assessments. #research #facts #motherhood #pregnancy #viral facts facts on facts explore page relatable over 40 moms mom life parenting father study
I was honoured to interview the PM @keirstarmer la I was honoured to interview the PM @keirstarmer last October, followed by a meeting at @10downingstreet with his communications team (and special tour as a politics and history buff blew my mind), and today I had the chance to discuss the pressures the UK are facing in light of the war and hear how the government are tackling the cost of living crisis in light of the war in the Middle East. I praised Sir Keir Starmer’s stance on standing up to Trump; keeping the UK away from the conflict and priorotising harnessing natural sources of energy so we’re not embroiled in oil related issues in the future. Some of the measures since March: Increasing the National Living wage to £12.71 – a £900 boost for 2.4 million workers - Increasing the National Minimum Wage to £10.85 – a £1,500 boost for over 200,000 young workers - Cutting energy bills by an average £117 a year for millions across the UK – locked in until end of June - The Crisis & Resilience Fund starts running – enabled by £1bn of funding – which helps vulnerable households with things like heating oil - A freeze on prescription prices – so people aren’t spending more than a tenner on their medicines This follows an update to the public on 16th March where the Prime Minister set out five steps that were already in place on the cost of living. These were: 1) Cutting the energy price cap until the end of June – thanks to last year’s Budget 2) The Chancellor’s decision to extend the cut in fuel duty until this September 3) £53 million for households that are most exposed to heating oil rises 4) Building Britain’s energy security and independence 5) Ongoing work towards a swift resolution of the situation in the Middle East The cut to the energy price cap comes on top of the £150 Warm Home Discount that around 6 million families will have received this winter, following its expansion last year – and eligible billpayers will continue to receive this support every winter for the rest of the decade.
You’re welcome! This is how old we look anyway!! E You’re welcome! This is how old we look anyway!! Elder millennial age chart: 1980: 38 years old 1981: 37 years old 1982: 36 years old 1983: 35 years old 1984: 34 years old 1985: 33 years old 1986: 32 years old 1987: 31 years old 1988: 30 years old 1989: 29 years old 1990: 28 years old 1991: 27 years old 1992: 26 years old 1993: 25 years old 1994: 24 years old 1995: 23 years old 1996: 22 years old #millenial #eldermillennial #over40 #relatable #viral fyp explore funny reels age aging
´Hanging in my room just you and me Dollhouse deli ´Hanging in my room just you and me Dollhouse delivery what could it be? Playing in Gabby’s dollhouse Talking ’bout Gabby’s dollhouse A pinch on my left, pinch pinch on my right Grab Pandy’s hand and hold on tight It’s time to get tiny (Oh-oh) You know where to find me (Let’s go)!!! @gabbysdollhouse gabbysdollhouse’ @gabbysdollhouseliveuk was pure joy @firstdirectbankarena today (as part of the UK tour) from start to end! Engaging, educational, interactive and fun with singalong musical numbers (new and familiar) and a captivating storyline about a journey to grow a friendship tree with the cutest acorn puppet along with the ensemble cast with star turns from puppeteers and actors alike. Florence,4, and I had a wonderful time and finale to the Easter holidays before she starts pre school again. Well worth attending, folks. (Press tickets). Thank you @carverpr_ #gabbysdollhouse #uk #show #kidsofinstagram #whatson
A study about cousins that was conducted in 2013 a A study about cousins that was conducted in 2013 and published in the British Journal of Psychology proves that family comes first. They found that people were much more likely to help out cousins and extended family before friends. The theory that individuals would choose family over friends or others was next tested with very distant relatives that did not have a close emotional tie or bond. The researchers found that family still came first. It was labeled as the “Kinship Premium.” #cousins #research #study #fyp #viral besties best friends research on family studies
Ever wondered which traits kids get from dad or mo Ever wondered which traits kids get from dad or mom? As well as the father determining the gender of your child, height, fat storage and balding patterns are affected mostly by the father according to research. This is why my kids are all super tall then! Does this resonate with you? Sources: [1] Engelking, C. (2020, May 9). Genetically Speaking, You’re More Like Your Dad. Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/genetically-speaking-youre-more-like-your-dad [2] What is Epigenetics? | CDC. (2022, August 15). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/disease/epigenetics.htm [3] DiGiovanni, D. (2024, February 25). 5 Physical Traits Inherited From the Father. SneakPeek®️. https://sneakpeektest.com/blog/5-physical-traits-inherited-from-the-father/ [4] Is it a boy or a girl? The father’s family might provide a clue | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center. (n.d.). https://utswmed.org/medblog/it-boy-or-girl-fathers-family-might-provide-clue/ [5] Doubt is Cast on the Contribution of Older Fathers’ Gene Mutations to Increased Mental Illness Risk in Their Children. (2016, December 6). Doubt Is Cast on the Contribution of Older Fathers’ Gene Mutations to Increased Mental Illness Risk in Their Children | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. https://www.bbrfoundation.org/doubt-cast-contribution-older-fathers-gene-mutations-increased-mental-illness-risk-their-children [6] Y-linked inheritance - Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary. (2022, June 17). Biology Articles, Tutorials & Dictionary Online. https://www.biologyonline.com/dictionary/y-linked-inheritance [7] Matson, J. (2024, February 20). Fact or Fiction: Do Babies Resemble Their Fathers More Than Their Mothers? Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/babies-paternal-resemblance/ #fathers #research #study #facts #explore viral
Καλό Πάσχα! Happy Easter if you’re celebrating tod Καλό Πάσχα! Happy Easter if you’re celebrating today! 🐣 POV: you’re half Greek and half English so you get 2 Easters! Orthodox Easter (Pasca) uses the Julian calendar so often differs from Western Easter. The Julian calendar is a solar-based dating system introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC to replace the Roman lunar calendar. It established a 365-day year divided into 12 months, with a leap day added every four years. Because it overestimated the solar year by 11 minutes, it was replaced by the Gregorian calendar in 1582. My 4 year old daughter’s excited for a second weekend of chocolate eggs, can you tell? 🙈🤣 #pov #greek #orthodox #easter #fyp greeks orthodox
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Writer and director. Mum of three. Greek Myths- ´A brilliant book ‘ @deborahmeaden. Recommended by the @sundaytimes. MA with distinction at 21-go me 😂
Who do I remind you of, if any of the below? Peopl Who do I remind you of, if any of the below? People on and offline often say Kelly Brook, Meghan Markle, Charlotte Riley and Jet from Gladiators. My eldest son (16) is told he looks like Jacob Elordi most days so I had to watch Wuthering Heights with my eyes half closed! Who is your celebrity twin? #over40 #celebrity #meghanmarkle #viral #fyp explore doppelgänger
Research: PMCID: PMC10407289 PMID: 37515832 Did y Research: PMCID: PMC10407289 PMID: 37515832 Did you know research reveals that music regulates infants by calming distress, and slowing heart rates, with happy music often shifting infants from drowsiness to sleep? Music acts as a tool for emotional regulation and babies were found to stay calm for twice as long listening to songs compared to speech. #research #study #fyp #babies #newborn
Grab this week’s @woman.maguk from supermarkets/ s Grab this week’s @woman.maguk from supermarkets/ shops and read my view on the nuances involved in my work as a creator having pivoted from being a TV director (often working with children) and my own boundaries (and theirs) when it comes to sharing my three children in my online work, editorial and paid. I know it’s a divisive subject so makes for an interesting read. It’s a premium issue this week too so it’s crammed with more stories than usual - out now! #family #parenting #magazine #creator #kids
Did you know that research shows that children bor Did you know that research shows that children born to older mothers tend to show the most cognitive ability when in previous generations they typically showed less promise? Older mothers of children (Elder Millenials and Millenials) are now more likely to be better educated and wealthier than the older Baby Boomers and Gen X mothers and these advantages have a positive effect on children’s cognitive development 🙌. Children born to older mothers tend to show the most cognitive ability nowadays, when in previous generations they typically showed less promise. More details: mature mothers of children born at the turn of the new millennium are more likely to be better educated and wealthier than the older mothers of the Baby Boomers and Generation X before them. These advantages appear to have a positive effect on children’s cognitive development. Researchers from the London School of Economics, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research and University of Helsinki analysed information on more than 30,000 British people from three generations, born in 1958, 1970 and 2000-01. After grouping mothers by the ages at which they gave birth, the researchers analysed the results of cognitive assessments taken by their children when they were 10/11 years old. Children born in 2000-01 to mothers who gave birth in their late thirties scored the highest across all age groups in cognitive assessments. #research #facts #motherhood #pregnancy #viral facts facts on facts explore page relatable over 40 moms mom life parenting father study
I was honoured to interview the PM @keirstarmer la I was honoured to interview the PM @keirstarmer last October, followed by a meeting at @10downingstreet with his communications team (and special tour as a politics and history buff blew my mind), and today I had the chance to discuss the pressures the UK are facing in light of the war and hear how the government are tackling the cost of living crisis in light of the war in the Middle East. I praised Sir Keir Starmer’s stance on standing up to Trump; keeping the UK away from the conflict and priorotising harnessing natural sources of energy so we’re not embroiled in oil related issues in the future. Some of the measures since March: Increasing the National Living wage to £12.71 – a £900 boost for 2.4 million workers - Increasing the National Minimum Wage to £10.85 – a £1,500 boost for over 200,000 young workers - Cutting energy bills by an average £117 a year for millions across the UK – locked in until end of June - The Crisis & Resilience Fund starts running – enabled by £1bn of funding – which helps vulnerable households with things like heating oil - A freeze on prescription prices – so people aren’t spending more than a tenner on their medicines This follows an update to the public on 16th March where the Prime Minister set out five steps that were already in place on the cost of living. These were: 1) Cutting the energy price cap until the end of June – thanks to last year’s Budget 2) The Chancellor’s decision to extend the cut in fuel duty until this September 3) £53 million for households that are most exposed to heating oil rises 4) Building Britain’s energy security and independence 5) Ongoing work towards a swift resolution of the situation in the Middle East The cut to the energy price cap comes on top of the £150 Warm Home Discount that around 6 million families will have received this winter, following its expansion last year – and eligible billpayers will continue to receive this support every winter for the rest of the decade.
You’re welcome! This is how old we look anyway!! E You’re welcome! This is how old we look anyway!! Elder millennial age chart: 1980: 38 years old 1981: 37 years old 1982: 36 years old 1983: 35 years old 1984: 34 years old 1985: 33 years old 1986: 32 years old 1987: 31 years old 1988: 30 years old 1989: 29 years old 1990: 28 years old 1991: 27 years old 1992: 26 years old 1993: 25 years old 1994: 24 years old 1995: 23 years old 1996: 22 years old #millenial #eldermillennial #over40 #relatable #viral fyp explore funny reels age aging
´Hanging in my room just you and me Dollhouse deli ´Hanging in my room just you and me Dollhouse delivery what could it be? Playing in Gabby’s dollhouse Talking ’bout Gabby’s dollhouse A pinch on my left, pinch pinch on my right Grab Pandy’s hand and hold on tight It’s time to get tiny (Oh-oh) You know where to find me (Let’s go)!!! @gabbysdollhouse gabbysdollhouse’ @gabbysdollhouseliveuk was pure joy @firstdirectbankarena today (as part of the UK tour) from start to end! Engaging, educational, interactive and fun with singalong musical numbers (new and familiar) and a captivating storyline about a journey to grow a friendship tree with the cutest acorn puppet along with the ensemble cast with star turns from puppeteers and actors alike. Florence,4, and I had a wonderful time and finale to the Easter holidays before she starts pre school again. Well worth attending, folks. (Press tickets). Thank you @carverpr_ #gabbysdollhouse #uk #show #kidsofinstagram #whatson
A study about cousins that was conducted in 2013 a A study about cousins that was conducted in 2013 and published in the British Journal of Psychology proves that family comes first. They found that people were much more likely to help out cousins and extended family before friends. The theory that individuals would choose family over friends or others was next tested with very distant relatives that did not have a close emotional tie or bond. The researchers found that family still came first. It was labeled as the “Kinship Premium.” #cousins #research #study #fyp #viral besties best friends research on family studies
Ever wondered which traits kids get from dad or mo Ever wondered which traits kids get from dad or mom? As well as the father determining the gender of your child, height, fat storage and balding patterns are affected mostly by the father according to research. This is why my kids are all super tall then! Does this resonate with you? Sources: [1] Engelking, C. (2020, May 9). Genetically Speaking, You’re More Like Your Dad. Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/genetically-speaking-youre-more-like-your-dad [2] What is Epigenetics? | CDC. (2022, August 15). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/disease/epigenetics.htm [3] DiGiovanni, D. (2024, February 25). 5 Physical Traits Inherited From the Father. SneakPeek®️. https://sneakpeektest.com/blog/5-physical-traits-inherited-from-the-father/ [4] Is it a boy or a girl? The father’s family might provide a clue | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center. (n.d.). https://utswmed.org/medblog/it-boy-or-girl-fathers-family-might-provide-clue/ [5] Doubt is Cast on the Contribution of Older Fathers’ Gene Mutations to Increased Mental Illness Risk in Their Children. (2016, December 6). Doubt Is Cast on the Contribution of Older Fathers’ Gene Mutations to Increased Mental Illness Risk in Their Children | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. https://www.bbrfoundation.org/doubt-cast-contribution-older-fathers-gene-mutations-increased-mental-illness-risk-their-children [6] Y-linked inheritance - Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary. (2022, June 17). Biology Articles, Tutorials & Dictionary Online. https://www.biologyonline.com/dictionary/y-linked-inheritance [7] Matson, J. (2024, February 20). Fact or Fiction: Do Babies Resemble Their Fathers More Than Their Mothers? Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/babies-paternal-resemblance/ #fathers #research #study #facts #explore viral
Καλό Πάσχα! Happy Easter if you’re celebrating tod Καλό Πάσχα! Happy Easter if you’re celebrating today! 🐣 POV: you’re half Greek and half English so you get 2 Easters! Orthodox Easter (Pasca) uses the Julian calendar so often differs from Western Easter. The Julian calendar is a solar-based dating system introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC to replace the Roman lunar calendar. It established a 365-day year divided into 12 months, with a leap day added every four years. Because it overestimated the solar year by 11 minutes, it was replaced by the Gregorian calendar in 1582. My 4 year old daughter’s excited for a second weekend of chocolate eggs, can you tell? 🙈🤣 #pov #greek #orthodox #easter #fyp greeks orthodox
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